How To Fix M3321 - Description already exists in language &

M3321 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Description already exists in language &

What causes this issue?

You can only enter one material description per language. The
description (short text) already exists in the language you have
chosen.

How to fix this error?

Choose another language key.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3321 - Description already exists in language & ?

  The SAP error message M3321, which states "Description already exists in language &," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material master record, and the description you are entering for a specific language already exists in the system. This can happen in various transactions related to material management, such as creating a new material or updating an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system checks for existing descriptions in the specified language for the material you are trying to create or modify. If a description already exists for that material in the specified language, the system will not allow you to enter a duplicate description.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Descriptions:
  
  Navigate to the material master record for the material in question.
  Check the existing descriptions in the specified language to confirm that the description you are trying to enter is indeed